High Beeches Woodland & Water Garden
A botanical treasure trove of 27 acres of woodland, water gardens, and a collection of rare, exotic and award-winning plants.
Handcross, West Sussex, RH17 6HQ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Picnic area
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
A hidden gem in the High Weald of Sussex, High Beeches is a botanical treasure trove planted with many rare trees and shrubs.
There is much to see at every season: In spring the magnolias and camellias are under planted with swathes of daffodils and the woodland glades and vistas are,in early summer, carpeted with bluebells and filled with the colour and fragrance of the many rhododendrons and azaleas.
In June the ancient natural acid wildflower meadow is a spectacular sight and in August the willow gentians flourish here, the only garden in the country where they are naturalized. Autumn brings a glorious display of colour provided by the many nyssas, liquidambers and maples.
Owner guided tours at any time.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Opening Times
Season: 29th March to 31st October 2026
Regular Opening Hours:
- Monday to Tuesday: 1pm–5pm
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- Thursday to Sunday: 1pm–5pm
- Last admission: 4.30pm
Special Access
Pre-Booked Group Visits: Groups are welcome to visit at any time during the season, including outside regular opening hours, by prior arrangement.
Guided Tours for Groups: Available throughout the season and must be pre-booked in advance.
Dogs and Facilities
Dogs: Dogs are welcome on Mondays only (excluding Bank Holidays). Assistance dogs are welcome at all times.
Picnics: A picnic area is available during garden opening hours. Please note that picnics are not permitted inside the garden itself.
Facilities: Toilets and accessible facilities are available during opening hours. There are no toilet facilities inside the garden.
Special Events and Attractions
Wildflower Meadow Guided Tour (Sussex Wildlife Trust): Sunday 28th June 2026 at 1.30pm. After the guided tour, you will have time to explore the rest of the garden at your own pace.
Fairy and Dragon Willow Sculpture Trail: 11th July to 6th September 2026 (closed Wednesdays). This interactive trail is available throughout the garden during opening hours.
Guided Fungi Walk (Sussex Wildlife Trust): Sunday 18th October 2026 at 1.30pm. Following the guided walk, you will have time to explore the rest of the garden at your own pace.
Hayward Tyler Hot Air Engine: Running on selected days throughout the season. Please contact the garden for specific dates.
Silent Space among Coastal Redwoods: Available during all regular garden opening hours.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Pre-booking is not required to visit the Garden but it is for the Tea Room.
Adult Admission £12
Children (2 – 16) £7.00
Adult Gift Aid £13.20
We a happy to accept group bookings for groups of 15+ people. Please find out more on our Group Visits Page.
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Handcross, West Sussex, RH17 6HQ
The garden is about 15 minutes south of Gatwick and about 2 miles from the M23 at Handcross.
Train to either Crawley or Three Bridges stations and then a taxi from the station. There are no buses to the garden.
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